Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Fairfield

Fairfield’s Fourth

Jul 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said while I join our community in the disappointment of having to cancel the Fireworks due to the pandemic, I do hope you will enjoy the holiday weekend with your family and friends and take a moment to be grateful that we live in the greatest country on earth.   Yesterday I asked the Town's Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation Departments to join me in decorating Sherman Green in honor of Independence Day. The Tree of Hope will also be lit up with Red, White & Blue lights and our first outdoor summer concert will take place on Sunday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. I want to remind residents of the guidelines…

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State News

Covid Insurance

Jul 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais wants to remind every front-line worker and volunteer who cares for COVID-19 patients and their families about two very important programs, Healthbridge and the Brave of Heart Fund. Healthbridge from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) offers eligible front-line health care workers and volunteers up to $25,000 of life insurance at no cost. Cigna and New York Life established the Brave of Heart Fund to provide monetary grants of up to $75,000 to survivors of front-line U.S. healthcare workers who give their lives in the fight against COVID-19. “MassMutual filed Healthbridge to help front-line health care workers, volunteers and their families and this was quickly approved by this Department. Cigna and New York Life similarly stepped in to support…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 1993 Homicde Arrest

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- This evening, Danarius Dukes (DOB: 7/4/1976 of 62 May Street, Bridgeport) was arrested and charged with the 1993 murder of Theodore “Teddy” Edwards. Teddy was a 77-year-old janitor that worked the overnight hours at Duchess restaurant at 35 Boston Avenue. The evidence, in this case, shows that Dukes and three others devised a plan to rob the manager of the restaurant after closing time. To carry out their plan, Dukes hid in the bathroom with a gun. He emerged once all the patrons had gone. Instead of finding the manager, he found Teddy. Dukes shot Teddy twice, once in the head and once in the chest. Teddy’s body was discovered at about 5:15 a.m. the following morning (12/6/93) by a…

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State News

DMV Openings

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WETHERSFIELD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles resumed road testing services for driver’s licenses as well as new vehicle registration services on June 30, 2020 at select DMV locations. Knowledge testing for motorcycle learner’s permits is slated to resume on July 7, 2020 at DMV’s Bridgeport and Waterbury locations. “We will continue to slowly reopen our doors and expand our service options,” said DMV’s Deputy Commissioner Tony Guerrera. “Safety remains our primary focus.” The DMV began collaborating with driving schools on June 23, 2020 in an effort to reduce its backlog, and was able to schedule nearly 1,000 road tests through June 30, 2020. Customers whose appointments were canceled due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic are encouraged…

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Westport

Westport News: Credit Card Theft

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, officers responded to Balducci’s Market, 1385 Post Road East, on a theft complaint. Upon speaking with the victim, he alleged that a co-worker at the store, identified as Williemae Reed, had stolen the identifying information from his debit card and had subsequently used that information to make multiple unauthorized purchases totaling approximately $375.00.   Despite a number of attempts, officers were unable to make contact with or locate the suspect in this incident. Based on the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Reed. On Thursday, June 30, 2020, the Westport Police Department was contacted by members of the Naugatuck Police Department who were reporting that Williemae Reed was currently being held…

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State News

Senators Investigate Denied VA Claims

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced legislation today that would mandate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburse veterans’ emergency health care expenses from non-VA facilities that are not covered by the veteran’s private insurance. This legislation follows the 2016 Staab v. McDonald and 2019 Wolfe v. Wilkie decisions, both ruling that the VA must reimburse veterans for emergency medical expenses. The Wolfe decision also found that more than 600,000 veterans may have been affected by the VA’s denial of these claims, with anywhere from $1.8 to $6.5 billion owed to veterans. The VA appealed this decision last month to avoid paying these claims. “This bill will tremendously help…

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State News

737 Investigation

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General issued its first report on the Boeing 737 MAX development and certification: “The Inspector General’s report makes crystal clear that the 737 MAX plane crashes were the direct result of a pattern of Boeing’s deliberate concealment. The crewmembers and loved ones lost in these crashes never had a chance because Boeing decided to conceal MCAS from pilots and federal regulators. The report lays bare the company’s reprehensible actions and the Federal Aviation Administration’s deficient oversight. It is long past due for Boeing to be held accountable…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Warn You To Lock Your Car Doors!

Jul 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy and the Fairfield Police Department would like to advise residents to properly secure their vehicles to prevent break-ins and avoid being easy targets for thieves this season. The summer season is most popular for vehicle thefts and break-ins, and July is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. According to the NHTSA, each year over 770,000 vehicles are stolen and 40.9% are never recovered. Additionally, the NHTSA warns that vehicle parts and valuable items left in vehicles are also targets for thieves. Parts that may be targeted include radios, wheel covers, doors, engines, transmissions, air bags and radios, as well as items such as GPS units, cellphones, iPads, laptops…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Tree Of Hope Is Back

Jul 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-01 #Fairfield CT--- I don't normally to investigative reports but many of you reached out to me to find out why the Tree Of Hope was taken down at Sherman Green, but mainly WHO caused it to come down.   Many sources pointed to Representative Town Meeting Member (RTM) Dru Mercer Geoprgoados of the 9th district.  I spoke with Dru on the phone to get her side of the story.  She said I can quote her that the person who complained to her was former First Selectman Sherri Steeneck (First Selectman for 40 days after Ken Flatto stepped down).   Briefly, the tree was approved in 2019 and not re-applied for 2020.  The lights on the tree are required to be…

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